Ted Cruz is a big fan of "The Princess Bride," but don't ever put this vegetable in front of him.

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Answer: Avocados. Cruz went on record, saying "I despise avocado. It’s the only food I dislike, and I dislike it
passionately. Which is ironic, because I’m Cuban, and my
dad grew up with avocado trees in his backyard. My whole family eats
avocados like crazy, but I can’t stand them.”

Prior to his infamous filibuster, Cruz had threatened the same action over guns. That wasn't particularly loved by the White House, and also upset some in his own party. What prominent GOP voice rang out in opposition?

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Answer: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who said he didn't understand Cruz's need to filibuster at all when the purpose of the Senate is just to debate and vote.

Recently, Cruz walked out of a memorial because of Cuban President Raul Castro. Whose memorial was it?

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Answer: Nelson Mandela. In a statement, Cruz said he hopes Castro learns the lessons of the legendary peace icon. “For decades, Castro has wrongly imprisoned and tortured countless
innocents. Just as Mandela was released after 27 years in prison, Castro
should finally release his political prisoners. He should hold free
elections, and once and for all, set the Cuban people free.”

Like President Barack Obama, Ted Cruz was hit by a "birther" controversy in March. Where was the senator born?

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Ted Cruz has many opponents, including here in Texas. One of them, in particular, said Cruz would never be president. Who was that?

Answer: U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-Texas, saying "Nobody will follow him. Even people within his own party won’t follow
him. And so I think in terms of his long-term prospects, it was fairly
damaging.”

Cruz has engaged with many people, but this news anchor aimed to give the senator a talking-to on how to do his job.

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Answer: Wolf Blitzer who told Cruz, "You’ve got to make concessions, you’ve got to compromise. If you’re
just going to come into Washington and say ‘do it my way or the
highway,’ you’re not going to get anywhere.”

FORT WORTH – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday left the door open to a presidential run in 2016, saying when asked if he's making the race, "There will be time enough to answer that question."

Cruz took questions from reporters after a speech to conservative activists at the RedState Gathering, where he was accorded rock star status. Erick Erickson, editor-in-chief of the RedState blog that hosts the event, said, "It's like all the Beatles in one person."

The tea party favorite who has been a thorn in the side of establishment Republicans, as well as Democrats in Washington, closed a day that was kicked off by Gov. Rick Perry, another potential 2016 contender.

The reception for Cruz was more enthusisastic, and Erickson asked the crowd to pray with him for Cruz at the end, saying at one point, "We pray, Father, that he can be a beacon in this country."

Cruz talked to the activists about policy issues where he said conservatives have been victorious, such as fighting gun control, and where he maintained they are near victory, which he said is the case on Obamacare and immigration.

"Conservatives are winning," Cruz said. He quipped that on Obamacare, however, they'll be told the fight didn't succeed "if you listen to the Democrats, if you listen to the media – although I repeat myself."

He emphasized the importance of Republicans winning the Senate, and said the foundation has been laid to do that, thanks to those at the gathering.

At the question-and-answer session with reporters, Cruz talked about there being time to answer the question of his potential White House run.

"I think Republicans should nominate whoever is standing up and leading, whoever is standing up and leading and fighting the fight," Cruz said. "By all accounts, there are 10, 12, 15 people that seem to be thinking about running."

Asked if he is one of those, Cruz said, "Time will tell".Both he and Perry are heading to Iowa for Saturday events.